DoP Directs Postal Circles to Follow Rule 107 for Stamp Obliteration

File No.: Mail-30/7/2024-D-DOP

Issuing Authority:Government of India

Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts

Mail Operations Division, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001

Date: 01.05.2025

Addressed To: All Heads of Postal Circles

2. Subject: Instruction to Adhere to Rule 107 of Postal Manual Volume V

• Purpose: Ensure proper stamping and obliteration of postage stamps.

3. Background

• Trigger: Grievance raised by Sh. Rajesh Chirimar (dated 11.03.2025) regarding irregularities in stamp obliteration.

4. Key Instructions

Compliance with Rule 107:

• All postal officials/delivery staff must strictly follow the stamping and obliteration procedures outlined in Postal Manual Volume V, Rule 107.

Prevent Recurrence:

• Ensure no future lapses in stamp cancellation to maintain service standards.

5. Additional Notes

• Copy Marked To: Sh. Rajesh Chirimar (rajeshchirimar@live.com) for information.
• Issued By: Harlom Sharma, ADG (MO) (Assistant Director General, Mail Operations).

Summary

• Action Required: Strict adherence to stamp cancellation rules (Rule 107) by postal staff.
• Reason: Address grievances about improper stamp obliteration.
• Authority: Mail Operations Division, Department of Posts.